Design Handmade Accessories
Design
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
This hands-on course guides learners through designing and making handmade accessories with a focus on sustainable practices, slow fashion, and creative textile techniques.
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop original accessory designs
Students will learn how to originate, plan, and progress creative ideas into distinctive handmade accessory designs.
Apply fabric selection and composition skills
Gain confidence in choosing suitable fabrics, understanding their characteristics, and repurposing textiles creatively.
About This Course
Design Handmade Accessories is a creative workshop-style course where participants learn to design and construct handmade accessories from scratch. The course emphasises sustainable fashion and personal artistic expression, encouraging experimentation with textile techniques such as applique, shibori, and embellishment. Students work through the entire creative process, from idea development to fabric selection and construction, producing unique, handcrafted items based on slow fashion principles and re-use of materials.
Course Content
- Introduction to slow fashion and sustainability in design
- Idea development for accessory design
- Selecting and understanding fabric types and composition
- Handmade construction techniques for accessories
- Textile arts: applique, shibori, fabric manipulation, surface embellishment
- Creativity and personal expression in design
- Experimentation with shapes, textures, and finishes
Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years old or over and not attending high school
Build towards these roles
Accessory MakerFashion AssistantTextile Artist
Build skills in these industries
Creative IndustriesFashionDesign
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
